A Love Rekindled

Chapter 44

"What I'm getting here is, you're willing to help Cindy get my mother's approval as long as I pay the right price, right?" Bruce hummed. Maybe it was just my imagination, but I felt like Bruce raised his tone when he said this.

I replied truthfully, “It depends on how much you're willing to offer, Mr. Harold."

Dignity meant nothing in the face of money.

A chuckle came from the other end of the line. “You better keep your word, Nancy Fisher.."

He was probably questioning the loyalty of his business partner.

After pondering for a few seconds, I licked my lips and asked, "So, how much are you willing to offer?"

There was suddenly silence on the other end of the phone. I thought the call was cut off. But when I glanced at my phone screen, the call was still connected.

I figured Bruce was figuring out the right price. so I didn’t rush and remained calm

After a while. I heard Bruce say, "I'll reward you greatly if you can get the Harold family to accept Cindy."

“How much are we talking about? Is it enough to buy a house?" I pressed on.

Bruce must have not expected such shamelessness from me. After a moment of hesitation, he sighed. "Fine, I'll reward you with a house.” He hung up after that.

I sighed. I was starting to regret not discussing the down payment with Bruce

Perhaps the years of being together had created some understanding between us. After a moment, I actually received a transfer of fifty thousand dollars from him. The note attached to it read: "Down payment."

I immediately transferred the money to Tina. It was already 10 p.m., but Tina called me within the next two minutes. "Nance, why did you suddenly transfer me so much money?" I shrugged. "I made a business deal."

“You shouldn't have transferred all of it to us." Tina sounded tired. "Alex's condition has improved a lot recently, and they rarely get sick. You should keep some money for yourself.”

Alex had asthma and would often get sick iecthe autumn and winter. There were a few times when they almost didn't recover last year: Tina's) words were probably jist to comfort me. -

It was always good to keep some emergency funds.

I bit back my sadness and came up with a lame excuse before ending the call

On Saturday, I was working overtime as usual when Douglas came over. He closed my laptop and stared at my wrist. I gave him a weird look and asked, "What's wrong, Douglas?”

"Why are you still working with an injured wrist? What if it doesn't heal completely?” Douglas frowned

I sighed. "It's just a scratch, no big deal.”

Douglas looked as if he wanted to rebuke.NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

I figured he had something on his mind, so I stopped working and asked, "What's wrong?"

Douglas scratched his head and probed, "There's a party tomorrow night and I need a date. Are you free tomorrow?"

Before I could respond, my phone suddenly buzzed. It was a message from Caroline. "Is Mr. Irvin with you yet?”

it was obvious Caroline was the one who told Douglas about my injured wrist. “wondered if they talked about tomorrow night's party.

I couldn't find a good excuse to reject Douglas's invitation.

Douglas probably sensed my hesitation and kindly said, “It's okay if you're busy. Maybe next time." I felt bad. "Is there a dress code?"

"Pardon?" Douglas was perplexed

"Like attires, gifts, and so on.” I explained patiently.

Douglas was grinning from ear to ear now. "No need for that. You just have to show up."

Despite his words, I still couldn't be too casualabout it. I've heard about Joddegdon and Saza's rich circles. If fooled: around even in the slightest, it weuld be a huge blow to Douglas's image. .